Swiss Cheese Mashed Potatoes – Mashed potatoes are so simple to prepare and they go with so many dishes that we love in the South. Simple doesn’t have to mean boring, though. In these mashed potatoes, I used Swiss cheese wedges to add a creaminess that you won’t get if you mash the potatoes alone. The flavor of the Swiss cheese is subtle but the creamy texture makes these mashed potatoes unforgettable.
Initially, I began adding these cheese wedges to mashed potatoes to introduce new subtle flavors to my tiny eaters. Now that my children are a little older, I still use cheese wedges in my mashed potatoes for the creamy texture.
Swiss Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Servings 8 -10
Ingredients
- 8-10 medium russet potatoes
- 6 wedges spreadable Swiss cheese [i.e.Laughing Cow]
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/2-3/4 cup warm milk or half & half
- salt and black pepper to taste
- shredded Swiss for garnishing [optional]
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into approximately 1 inch pieces. [or, at least equal size chunks] Place the potato chunks into a pot and cover with cold water. Salt the water to taste. Bring the potatoes to a boil and cook the potatoes until they are fork tender.
- Drain well and set aside.
- Remove the wrappers from the cheese wedges and add to the hot potatoes along with the sour cream and butter.
- Using a hand mixer, on low speed, begin to whip the ingredients together. Slowly add the warm milk and continue to whip until the potatoes are smooth and creamy.
- Add enough warm milk until the potatoes are creamy being careful not add too much or they'll be thin. Add slowly until they reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the salt if needed.
- Serve hot with a pat of butter and a sprinkle of shredded Swiss cheese on top.
Leave a Reply